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WAVES 2025: AI Meets Creativity, India’s Role in Digital Storytelling

By Nihal Kumar May 1, 2025 Adobe AI AI-enhanced workflows AI-generated music Anish Mukherjee Artificial intelligence business models content production creative transformation creativity cultural heritage design digital humans Digital Media digital storytelling entrepreneurship Fugato model Gaming Generative AI india intelligent gaming characters Jio World Centre Media Production Ministry of Information and Broadcasting mobile storytelling multilingual content Mumbai Nemostack Nvidia Omniverse platform open-source tools productivity Richard Kerris Shantanu Narayen skilled talent technology Vishal Dhupar WAVES 2025

MUMBAI: WAVES 2025 kicked off with a compelling blend of technology and imagination, as global industry leaders placed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the centre of…

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PM Modi Opens WAVES 2025, Hails Creators Driving India’s Growth

By Nihal Kumar May 1, 2025 $50 billion market A R Rahman Abhijnana Shakuntalam AI Animation animation market art and creativity Art meets Augmented Reality Ashwini Vaishnaw AVGC-XR bengaluru Bhajans Bharat Pavilion Bharata Muni buyers C. P. Radhakrishnan Cannes Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis classical compositions Comics Connecting Creators Connecting Countries contemporary tunes Content Creation Create for the World Create in India Creative Economy creative professionals creativity Creativity meets Coding Creators Challenge Creatosphere cultural renaissance Culture Dadasaheb Phalke Damru digital content Digital Media Dr. L. Murugan economic growth emerging tech fashion film filmmaker Flute folk traditions game designer Gaming Gandhi One Fifty ghazals global hub Global Media Dialogue global storytellers Gujarat Statehood Day Guru Dutt Guwahati harmful ideologies human sensibilities india Indian cinema international artists Investors Jio World Centre Kalidasa Kochi Krishna lord shiva Maharashtra Day maharashtra governor mega messages micro screens Mumbai music musician Natya Shastra Orange Economy OTT People’s Padma pm modi podcaster punjab Raj Kapoor Raja Harishchandra Ritwik Ghatak RRR Russia S.S. Rajamouli Saraswati satyajit ray sellers Shankha Skill India Startup support storytelling subtitles technology Vaishnav Jan To Veena Vishnu WAVES 2025 WAVES Advisory Board WAVES Awards WAVES Bazaar World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated WAVES 2025—India’s first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit—at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, marking a…

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UK, Japan, Russia Joining Global Media Dialogue: WAVES 2025 in Mumbai

By Nihal Kumar May 1, 2025 africa Americas Ashwini Vaishnaw asia Bhutan Bilateral Meetings capacity building Digital Age Egypt Europe External Affairs Minister global collaboration Global Media Global Media Dialogue Global partnerships india indonesia international cooperation International relations Japan Kenya L Murugan media and entertainment Media Ecosystem Media Policy Ministry of External Affairs Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Mumbai policy alignment Russia S jaishankar saudi arabia Talent Exchange UK WAVES 2025 WAVES Declaration WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization

MUMBAI: India will host the first-ever Global Media Dialogue (GMD) tomorrow in Mumbai as part of WAVES 2025, with participation from over 60 countries, including…

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WAVES 2025: Exchange of Ideas on Future of Media-Entertainment Industry

By Nihal Kumar May 1, 2025 000 crore AI AI innovation Business Standard co-creators content monetization cross-platform cultural diversity Cultural sensitivity digital platforms Eros Now Global e-Cricket Premier League global M&E market GroupM India@2047 Indian M&E @100 individualized content innovation interactive experiences internet investment JetSynthesys Jio World Convention Centre M&E industry media and entertainment Mumbai Mumbai University policy prompt engineering Rajan Navani storytelling talent development technology access Vanita Kohli Khandekar Vikram Tanna Vinit Karnik WAVES 2025 WAVES 2025 sessions ₹500 crore ₹70

MUMBAI: The inaugural day of WAVES 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai sparked dynamic discussions on the future of India’s Media and…

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Creators Redefine Global Influence with Purpose and Authenticity at WAVES 2025

By Nihal Kumar May 1, 2025 agriculture AI Akash Jadhav algorithms Authentic Storytelling Authenticity Brand Collaborations Chef Ranveer Brar Chess Chess Talk community Content Creation Cooking creators Creators Shaping Global Culture Culture digital creators Digital Culture farming Food Gautam Anand Generations Geographies Global Conversation global influence hindi Human Emotion Ideation india Indian Farmer Indian Voices influencers Japan Jeetendra Advani Jio World Convention Centre Mayo Japan Mayo Murasaki Mumbai narendra modi passion Philosophy Purpose storytelling Subtitling sustainability The Business of Influence Values Vision Voice WAVES 2025 Youtube YouTube APAC

MUMBAI: In an era where algorithms often dictate visibility, a breakout session at WAVES 2025 titled “The Business of Influence: Creators Shaping Global Culture” struck…

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Lt Gen JP Mathew Retires After 39 Years of Distinguished Service as CISC

By Nihal Kumar April 30, 2025 Aatmanirbhar Bharat academia Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Chief of Integrated Defence Staff CISC College of Defence Management Colonel of the Regiment December 1985 Defence Cyber Agency defence industry Defence Services Staff College Defence Space Agency diversity HADR Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief inclusion Indian Air Force Indian Army Indian Navy international defence forums January 2022 jointness Lt Gen JP Mathew Military Institute of Technology National Defence Academy national war memorial operational reform operational synergy Param Vishisht Seva Medal Punjab Regiment regional defence cooperation Retirement Self-reliant India South Block strategic integration superannuation technological advancement Tri-Service Guard of Honour Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal women in armed forces

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General JP Mathew, one of India’s most distinguished military officers, officially relinquished the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) today…

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IndoPak Border Tensions Escalate, Unprovoked Firing Across LoC

By Nihal Kumar April 29, 2025 1000 locations 26 civilians 500 detained airspace closure Akhnoor sector April 22 Attari–Wagah border Baramulla China crackdown cross-border firing de-escalation demolitions diplomatic fallout forested areas hostilities house searches india Indian aircraft Indian Army IndoPak border Indus Waters Treaty international community islamabad JAMMU AND KASHMIR kupwara LINE OF CONTROL loc militants neutral investigation Pahalgam Attack Pakistan Pakistan Army Pakistani nationals peace regional stability Security Operations small arms Tensions Tourists unprovoked firing visa suspension

NEW DELHI: Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following unprovoked small arms firing by the Pakistan Army across multiple sectors of the Line of…

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India, France Ink Agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine Aircraft

By Nihal Kumar April 28, 2025 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft Aatmanirbhar Bharat aircraft engines associated equipment carrier-borne aircraft combat-ready aircraft crew training Dassault Aviation Defence Secretary deliveries 2030 force multiplier france French Minister of Armed Forces Governments of India IAF IGA India air power at sea Indian Air Force Indian Navy Indian Navy aircraft carriers indigenous weapons Inter-Governmental Agreement joint operational capabilities logistics optimization Maintenance Repair and Overhaul maritime operational capabilities MRO facilities Nausena Bhawan New Delhi performance-based logistics procurement Rafale fuselage production facility Rajesh Kumar Singh Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Sebastien Lecornu sensors simulators single-seater jets training Transfer of Technology twin-seater jets Weapons

NEW DELHI: The Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy.…

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Indian Navy Unleashes Missile Fury, Sends Defiant Warning at Sea

By Nihal Kumar April 27, 2025 Aatmanirbhar Bharat aerial targets air defense capabilities air-sea integration drills Al-Mohed Al-Hindi exercise AMAN-25 drills Anti-Ship Missile Arabian Sea AShM Barak-8 missiles blue-water operations BrahMos cruise missiles Charles de Gaulle Chinese naval presence defensive capability deterrence DRDO frontline warships hostile aircraft hostile drones hostile missiles IAI imported systems India-France naval drills Indian Navy Indian Ocean Region indigenous technology Indo-Pacific INS Surat INS vikrant interception range IOR Israel Aerospace Industries JAMMU AND KASHMIR Lan Hai 101 Lan Hai 201 layered offensive capability long-range precision strikes maritime cooperation maritime deterrence posture maritime interests maritime security medium-range surface-to-air missile missile firing exercises MRSAM multilateral exercises NASM-SR Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range naval capabilities naval live-fire drills net security provider New Delhi NOTAM Notice to Airmen Notice to Mariners operational dominance operational preparedness Pahalgam Pakistan precision strikes Project 15B radar systems regional tensions saudi arabia sea-skimming target Seaking 42B helicopter sensors social media stealth guided-missile destroyer Submarines surface targets target vessel technological prowess Terrorist attack Threats Varuna naval exercise Visakhapatnam-class warships X platform

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy demonstrated its operational preparedness and technological prowess by successfully conducting multiple missile firing exercises in the Arabian Sea. Several frontline…

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CISF Takes Over Security at Lengpui Airport, Marking First Deployment in Mizoram

By Nihal Kumar April 24, 2025 69th airport AAI Aizawl Alliance Air Anil Shukla arunachal pradesh aviation security aviation stakeholders Bangladesh Central Industrial Security Force ceremonial event CISF Civil Aviation CRPF Deepak Verma Delhi deployment first deployment GAD Airport Wing Government of India Guwahati Harish Singh Nayal Imphal india IndiGo kolkata Lakshadweep Lalrohlua Lengpui Airport Mamit district mizoram mizoram police Myanmar national development Northeast oil companies P.U Saidenga passenger traffic Puducherry regional tourism Security Sikkim silchar Smuggling tabletop runway terrorism Vijay Prakash

NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has officially assumed responsibility for the security of Lengpui Airport in Mizoram. A ceremonial event held today…

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India Will Not Be Intimidated: Rajnath Singh Vows Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack

By Nihal Kumar April 24, 2025 Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi aero-engine development AI Air Chief Marshal AP Singh air defence systems AKASH Arjan Singh Armed forces Astra Mark-2 BrahMos Chief of Air Staff Chief of Naval Staff Condolences consequences cyber tech defence ecosystem defence innovation Defence Minister defence sovereignty Dhruv fifth-generation fighter aircraft global power dynamics hypersonic weapons IAF IAF veterans import dependency india Indian Air Force indigenous production Indo-Pacific Jammu & Kashmir LCA Mark-2 LCA Tejas military officials modern warfare modi government MSMEs narendra modi National Security New Delhi Pahalgam perpetrators Prachand helicopters Pralay missile private sector quantum computing Rajnath Singh regional power self-reliant defence start ups technological challenges terror attack terrorism Terrorist attack victims zero tolerance policy

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that those responsible…

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Navy Inducts 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 to Power IOR Ops

By Nihal Kumar April 23, 2025 10th Aatmanirbhar Bharat ACTCM Barge ACTCM Barges ammunition Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile April 22 arms Assistant General Manager auxiliary vessels base ports blue-water navy coastal security combat platforms combat readiness Commodore AKK Reddy defense needs disembarkation disposal domestic vendors economic objectives eleventh barge embarkation final delivery foreign dependency forward logistics Indian MSME sector Indian Navy Indian Register of Shipping Indo-Pacific Inducts industrial capacity IOR IRS logistics support LSAM 24 M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd.March 5 2021 maritime challenges maritime threats missile systems model testing MSME shipyard Mumbai naval assertiveness naval design firm Naval Dockyard Naval Dockyard Mumbai Naval Science and Technological Laboratory navy NSTL Operational readiness outer harbor power Production quality rapid transfer rival powers seaworthiness standardization strategic shift Sullage Barges supplies tactical objectives Thane torpedoes transportation Visakhapatnam waste collection Yard 134

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy formally inducted the 10th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), during a ceremonial event at…

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WAVES 2025: AI Meets Creativity, India’s Role in Digital Storytelling

PM Modi Opens WAVES 2025, Hails Creators Driving India’s Growth

UK, Japan, Russia Joining Global Media Dialogue: WAVES 2025 in Mumbai

WAVES 2025: Exchange of Ideas on Future of Media-Entertainment Industry

Creators Redefine Global Influence with Purpose and Authenticity at WAVES 2025

Lt Gen JP Mathew Retires After 39 Years of Distinguished Service as CISC

IndoPak Border Tensions Escalate, Unprovoked Firing Across LoC

India, France Ink Agreement for 26 Rafale-Marine Aircraft

CISF Takes Over Security at Lengpui Airport, Marking First Deployment in Mizoram

India Will Not Be Intimidated: Rajnath Singh Vows Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack

Navy Inducts 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 to Power IOR Ops

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